Congress weighs fate of Bush tax relief after veto
Washington reports Bush veto of a 77.5 billion Democratic tax bill as Democrats denounce the move while both sides assess a slow economy. Unemployment at 7.3 percent prompts questions about a swift stimulus package amid partisan scrutiny.
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Tax Shelter: Volunteers aid homeless tax returns in DC area
In Alexandria and 17 other shelters near Washington DC, volunteers have helped 105 residents file income tax returns this year, securing refunds totaling over 63000 dollars with an average of 602 dollars each. One client, Efrem Perkins, expects about 1100 dollars in federal and state refunds after working as a cook for seven months.
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County purchasing group cuts costs for five entities
Ector County, the city of Odessa, Odessa College, Ector County Independent School District and Ector County Hospital District form a purchasing group. They report over 20 percent savings on toilet paper and trash can liners and plan to buy gasoline and copier paper together. Officials say the effort reduces costs and transportation expenses while expanding potential buying power.
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Oklahoma town braces for impact of Phillips layoffs
Bartlesville, Oklahoma prepares for 950 Phillips Petroleum layoffs at headquarters, affecting a city of about 35,000 where many residents have ties to Phillips. Business leaders warn of postponed home sales and stalled local commerce as anxiety grows among 5,200 employees in the area and across the company.
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Bartlesville
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Oil company ex employees form new firm in Oklahoma
BARTLESVILLE Okla AP Bill Ruggles who spent 38 years at Phillips Petroleum Co retired early in 1986 as the firm shed more than 2,000 jobs to weather low oil prices and takeover threats. Now Phillips plans further layoffs of 1,100 workers, while Ruggles leads Service & Technology Corp formed by former Phillips retirees and layoffs.
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Phillips Petroleum Co
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Tatarstan Voters Back Independence Referendum
Early refer endum results from Tatarstan show strong support for independence with Anvar Bagaudinov reporting more than 70 percent approval in five regions including two exceeding 90 percent. Yeltsin warned of possible violence while Tatarstan's president denied secession.
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